Vascular Sonographer Level III - Wound Care Clinic

Job Details

Job Ref:R0088282 Category:Diagnostic Imaging Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location: 89 Plaza Blvd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Department:CVPH - Wound Care Clinic Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Day Hours:7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Estimated Hours per Week: 40 Bi-Weekly Hours: 80 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $49.88 - $72.33 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Job Description:

Under the direction of a Vascular Interventional Radiologist, vascular technologists perform non-invasive vascular exams in order to assess for vascular disease or disorders. Vascular technologists assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system.

Education/Skills Required:

• Must be hold vascular certification by either the ARDMS or ARRT (VS).
• Must have a minimum of 5 years ultrasound experience in a hospital setting, excluding training time.
• Must have minimum of one year experience as a Vascular Technologist.
• Ability to keep informed of best practices and advancements in vascular technology.
• Advanced ability to summarize findings and maintain patient records.
• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills in dealing with apprehensive patients and family in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Requires positive and effective communicating skills for interaction with physicians and staff in any situation.
• Requires the ability to think and act quickly in order to deliver efficient quality care in a variety of stressful situations.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of all ultrasound equipment.
• Must be BLS certified (or obtained within 3 months).
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.